
Wake Forest’s 2026 Men’s Soccer Class Ranks No. 9 Nationally
The Demon Deacons’ latest recruiting haul, highlighted by top‑tier recruits and seasoned transfers, is positioned to deepen depth and expand the team’s global footprint.
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The Demon Deacons’ latest recruiting haul, highlighted by top‑tier recruits and seasoned transfers, is positioned to deepen depth and expand the team’s global footprint.

A viral post exposing the steep price of youth soccer in America has reignited debate over the nation's lagging performance, with elite pathways costing families up to $15,000 a year and legendary goalkeepers warning that talent is being pushed toward other sports.

Butler University announces the addition of five promising players — Braden Benyr, Anden Ellis, Jaden Hancock, Alec Sexton and Hudson Sullivan — to its 2026 men's soccer roster, each bringing unique professional and academic backgrounds.

Rising expenses in club soccer are reshaping access to the sport, especially in the Dallas‑Fort Worth region, where families must balance ambition with affordability while the U.S. model clashes with Europe's federation‑funded academies.

The Sporting City U-17s, led by head coach John Sosa, have navigated a demanding playoff path to earn a spot in the MLS NEXT Cup Academy Division final. The match, scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. CT in Herriman, Utah, will be broadcast live on the MLS YouTube channel.

Salt Lake City will serve as the hub for the 2026 MLS NEXT Cup, a youth soccer showcase that brings together 384 teams and more than 7,500 young athletes from across the country. The event is projected to generate an economic impact ranging from $19.63 million to $24 million for the local community, while Real Salt Lake’s academy continues to be a premier development pipeline.